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Mike D'Antoni pushes back Lakers debut

New Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni will not make his debut on the team's bench in tonight's game against the Rockets.

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D'Antoni, who hiring was announced on Monday, spent the past few days on crutches while recovering from recent knee-replacement surgery. He had targeted tonight for his first stint on the Lakers bench, but held the chance that his debut might be delayed.